In response to questions about staffing, an Australia Zoo spokeswoman wrote the following:

"The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital is a not-for-profit organisation that has treated over 59,000 native Australian animals to date.

"We have a highly-skilled team who are committed to continuing the life-saving work at the hospital with over 50 years of combined veterinary experience.

"This expertise with the most up to date practises allows us to maintain the highest standard of animal care at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.

"Our world-class facility welcomes visitors and the public to witness firsthand the life-saving treatment of our native wildlife. The hospital also serves as a free community service, treating all sick and injured wildlife admitted regardless of cost.